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The Navy: A Century in Art
The Navy's Wars

A long and distinguished combat record is central to the navy's history and traditions. An armed force in support of Canadian national interests, it continues to perform a wide variety of important roles, from war fighting and peace support operations, to disaster relief and search and rescue.

RAS CompletePainted by Edward (Ted) Zuber in 1991
RAS Complete
Painted by Edward (Ted) Zuber in 1991

During the Gulf War (1990-1991), naval vessels formed the bulk of Canada's response to Iraqi aggression.

The Canadian navy had previously never sailed into the confined waters of the Persian Gulf, and was not prepared to face Iraq's modern anti-ship missiles. Quickly refitted with defensive weapons, Harpoon missiles, and other equipment, a three-ship task force left Halifax just two weeks after the prime minister had announced Canada's participation. As depicted here by Ted Zuber from the deck of the supply ship, HMCS Protecteur, the destroyer HMCS Terra Nova, has just undergone Replenishment at Sea, or RAS.

Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19960062-010





Anti-Aircraft Gun and Crew in Action Painted by Donald C. Mackay around 1943
D-Day Painted by Thomas (Tom) Wood in 1944
Embarking Casualties on D-Day, HMCS Prince David  Painted by Harold Beament in 1944
RAS Complete Painted by Edward (Ted) Zuber in 1991
HMCS Ville de Québec Gets a Sub Painted by Harold Beament in 1943
HMCS St. Croix and U-Boat in North Atlantic Painted by Ronald Weyman in 1943
Daybreak, Gulf of Korea Painted by Edward (Ted) Zuber in 1978
Torpedoed, North Atlantic Painted by Paul Goranson in 1947
Mine Destruction Painted by Donald C. Mackay around 1943
Canadian Tribal Destroyers in Action Painted by Anthony (Tony) Law in 1946
Landing Craft Assault off Southern France Painted by Alex Colville in 1944
Finale Painted by Donald Connolly in 1987